Going local

Now we know what you're thinking: why isn't there a UKvision Song Contest where these 20 towns can compete in a sing-off?

But, to get back to the local TV for local people point, Hunt is hoping that this is a big enough initial spread to make sure that the whole country gets some sort of local issue coverage on Freeview channel 106.

There's another 24 towns which will get a say in the second round of licensing, including: Derry / Londonderry, Malvern and Stratford upon Avon.

The government is keeping to its original plan and is looking for a single multiplex operator to provide the infrastructure for all local TV networks.